Kavanthandalam
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Kavanthandalam | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanchipuram district |
| Taluk | Walajabad taluk |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Kavanthandalam is a small village located about 20 km from Kanchipuram by road in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The location of Kavanthandalam in the proximity of Kanchipuram, known as temple city adds to the richness of the cultural heritage of this village.
The name of the village hails from the word Kasiyappar Thandalam which over the course of time has changed to Kavanthandalam. The name was a result of a saint, Kasiyappa Munivar, who had lived and meditated at this village.
Geography
The village is rich in resources for cultivation. The Cheyyar River flows alongside the village bringing in water needed for cultivation. The village is well connected by road to Kanchipuram and Walajabad which are 20 and 8 km respectively by road and kanchipuram, utthiramerur road connected to kavanthandalam. This side also 20 km from kanchipuram.
Precinct
The village is divided into two major portions, Vadapadhi and Thenpadhi, meaning northern half and southern half.
